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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,436.08, 324,912.89 and 133,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,436.08, 324,912.89 and 133,463.52 is: 184,185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,436.08 : 324,912.89 = 133,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,436.08/324,912.89 = 133,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,436.08x = 324,912.89 × 133,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,436.08x = 43,364,018,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,364,018,326.43/235,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,185.95

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